Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
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The origin of the Cemeteries on the Palouse tour is as much of a mystery as some of the gravestones they point to. Under “Activities” on the Palouse Scenic Byway website is an option for cemetery tours which directs viewers to a listing of more than 80 cemeteries in the area. There is also a map with the location of 50 of those cemeteries marked. The cemeteries listed range in size and use from large ones, like the Colfax/Masonic/IOOF Cemetery with directions and location, to the Doll Child Gra... Full story
The Office of Washington State Auditor Pat McCarthy concluded its audit of the Town of Albion last week, issuing a report Dec. 7 of compliance with applicable state requirements and control over safeguarding public resources. The results come after a disputed audit three years ago that led to a mediator being assigned from Olympia. The state’s 2012-2014 Albion report found the town lacked in internal controls over key operations, noting it failed to maintain records in an organized manner. It a...
The normal visit went off track when this toddler opted to exit rather than converse after landing on Santa's lap in St. John last week. The youngster, Grady Haese, will probably get another chance next year, and things will go a little smoother.... Full story
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Whitman County Board of Commissioners will conduct a closed record appeal hearing on Monday, December 18, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. in their Chambers, Courthouse, Colfax, Washington. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the Whitman County Planning Commission’s findings and recommendations for the rezoning of approximately 6-acres located 5 miles west of the Town of St. John and east of the community of Lancaster in Sections 20 and 29, Township 18 N, Range 41 EWM from the Agricultural District to t... Full story
